Best Weapons for Naoe in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
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Naoe doesn’t win fights by brute force—she wins by being fast, sneaky, and hitting enemies before they even know she’s there. Her weapon choices reflect that. In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Naoe uses tanto, katana, and kusarigama, and each legendary version comes with perks that boost her stealthy, agile playstyle.
You’ll want to focus on legendary weapons only—they’ve got better stats, unique effects, and an engraving slot for buffs like more damage or faster adrenaline regen.
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Here’s a quick look at Naoe’s best weapons, where to get them, and what they do.
Masked Death (Katana)
WYhere to find: Legendary chest in Shimagahara Valley, Otogi Pass, Iga
Effect: Posture attack stays charged after dodging
Why it’s good: You can land heavy, posture-breaking hits without slowing down your attack rhythm. Great for staying mobile and aggressive.
Yami no Kage (Katana)
Where to find: Legendary chest in Hiraiyama Fort, The Warfields, Harima
Effect: Deal 100% damage back to enemies on deflect
Why it’s good: Deflecting is already key to using a katana well—this makes every deflect hit twice as hard, literally.
Dragon’s Edge (Katana)
Where to find: Assassinate the Two-Faced during Topple the Traitor quest in Yamashiro
Effect: Dodge attacks create an area of effect
Why it’s good: Naoe struggles with crowds—this helps clear enemies fast when stealth fails.
Igan Sunset (Tanto)
Where to find: Legendary chest in Tozuku’s Lair, Katano Foothills, Izumi Settsu
Effect: Slows time after using Escape Strike
Why it’s good: It gives you breathing room mid-fight, perfect for lining up your next move or just watching chaos unfold in slow-mo.
Shinobi’s Fury (Tanto)
Where to find: Assassinate the Golden Teppo during Defensive Position or Tea Ceremony quest, Izumi Settsu
Effect: Weakpoint attacks make enemies vulnerable again
Why it’s good: Lets you chain more damage and takedowns in stealthy or close-range combat.
Kaen Kusarigama (Kusarigama)
Where to find: Bought from the Exchange (premium store, but can earn keys through gameplay)
Effect: +135% damage when surrounded by two or more enemies
Why it’s good: Kusarigama shines in chaos—this one helps you mow down enemies when things get messy.
Eikyo Kusarigama (Kusarigama)
Where to find: Bought from the Exchange
Effect: Light or heavy attack after dodge triggers quick strike
Why it’s good: Free extra damage for doing what you’re already doing—dodging and slicing.
Final Blurb
Naoe’s best weapons help her stay fast, hit hard, and slip away before enemies can react. Focus on legendary gear, add smart buffs at the blacksmith, and you’ll be pulling off silent kills—or stylish chaos—without breaking a sweat. Just remember: if things go loud, grab that kusarigama and start swinging.
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